How to Qualify for a Free Cell Phone in OK, AR, MO, WI, MD.

Do You Qualify?

How To Qualify For Free Lifeline Phone Service

It’s easy to find out if you’re eligible for a free cell phone and monthly service with Assist Wireless! You may qualify by Program or Income.

Learn more about Program-based and Income-based Lifeline eligibility below!

Program Eligibility

Income Eligibility

Qualifying For Lifeline By Program Participation

If you are currently a recipient of any of the approved government assistance programs listed below you may qualify for a free cell phone and discounted monthly wireless service.

View which proof documents are acceptable here.

You could qualify for Lifeline if you have...

SNAP/Food Stamps

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Medicaid

State-specific Medicaid Program

SSI

Supplemental Security Income

FPHA

Federal Public Housing Assistance

Veterans Benefits

Veterans Pension or Survivor’s Pension Benefit

You could qualify for Tribal Discounts if you have...

BIA

Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

FDPIR

Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

TANF

Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

Tribal Head Start

Available to those who have met the income-qualifying standard.

Lifeline is managed by the FFC’s Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund. If you qualify based on participation in one of the public assistance programs listed above, you must provide a copy of documentation demonstrating your participation in the program. Then, and only then, can we provide free or subsidized cell phone service for low-income families or fixed-income seniors who qualify.

Qualifying For Lifeline By Income

If your total household income is at or below 135% of the poverty guidelines set by your state and/or the federal government, you may qualify for Lifeline service. To receive your Lifeline discount based on total household income, you must provide copies of proof documents.

View which proof documents are acceptable here.

PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD	48 CONTIGUOUS STATES, DC, & TERRITORIES
1	$12,490
2	$16,910
3	$21,330
4	$25,750
5	$30,170
6	$34,590
7	$39,010
8	$43,430
	Add $4,420 for each additional person

Source: Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 22, February 1, 2019, pp. 1167 – 1168. Please Note: The federal poverty guidelines are typically updated at the end of January.

If you provide documentation that does not cover a full year (such as current paycheck stubs), you must submit three (3) consecutive months’ worth of the same type of document from the previous twelve months.

Providing Proof Of Identification

In addition to providing proof of qualifying programs, you will also need to provide an accepted form of identification.

Acceptable Identification Documentation

Driver's license or Passport (unexpired)
Birth certificate or Social Security card
Prior year's state, federal, or Tribal tax return or W2
Certificate of Naturalization or of U.S. Citizenship
Permanent resident or resident alien card (unexpired)
U.S. government, military, state, or Tribal issued ID (unexpired)
Passport (unexpired)
Military discharge documentation
Weapons permit (unexpired)
Government assistance program document (that includes proof of identity)
Unemployment or worker's compensation statement of benefits
Statement of benefits from a qualifying program (that includes proof of identity)

Enroll Now

We may also accept other forms of ID or a combination of items not on this list. If you have questions about additional forms of ID or would like to know if your documentation will be accepted, please call Customer Service at (855) 392-7747.

For more information about qualifying programs and the Lifeline Program, visit usac.org.

Menu

How To Qualify For Lifeline

You could qualify for Lifeline if you have...

Acceptable Identification Documentation

Customer Service